Editor’s Note: Last Thursday’s Catch The Ace draw left just two cards play – both Aces – and an estimated jackpot of $318,554. That means there is a one in two chance of finding that elusive Ace of Spades. If this week’s winner selects the envelope containing the Ace of …
In response to the Petition delivered to the Board of Directors of Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care (MVHPC) which requests that we stop allowing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) within the Hospice facility, we give the following response to the organizers and signatories of the petition. MVHPC has been in …
Congratulations to Kevin Springer of Renfrew whose name was pulled in the Week 49 Catch the Ace draw! Kevin purchased his ticket at the Village Discount & Variety in Eganville and chose envelope 25 at random. Although his envelope revealed the Five of Diamonds, Kevin is taking home the incredible …
Friends and family members of the late Lorna Hudder gathered to remember their loved one and give back to local healthcare. Money was raised at the third annual Lorna Hudder Memorial Golf Tournament, which took place at the Homestead at Wolf Ridge on July 13. A total of $2,675.00 was …
Ottawa Valley residents are invited to participate in a new survey aimed at improving healthcare services in their communities. The Ottawa Valley Ontario Health Team (OVOHT) is collecting feedback to better understand the needs, priorities, and experiences of residents across the Ottawa Valley. Why Participate? This survey is an opportunity …
Submitted by Renfrew County and District Health Unit Like many communities across North America, the opioid crisis is having a tragic impact on local families and communities across Renfrew County and District (RCD). In 2023, there were 69 opioid overdose-related emergency department visits and 41 suspected drug poisoning deaths in …
Submitted by Watersheds Canada Watersheds Canada reports on an exciting community-led project that recently restored in-water fish habitat on Papineau Lake. In conjunction with Paplineau Lake Community Association (PLCA), 20 woody debris structures were created by 21 community members and Watersheds Canada staff and put into Papineau Lake in key …
It’s that time again – excited kids will be on the streets and so will school buses. Drivers – Keep your eyes on the road ahead and NOT ON YOUR PHONE. Watch for young people walking or biking to and from school and be prepared for those big yellow buses to be …
The Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium (RCJTC) notified students’ parents and guardians yesterday, August 27th, of a likely disruption to the school bus service as the fall term begins. RCJTC released the following statement to media: Unfortunately, school bus companies have shown no movement, and continue to reject our offers …
Increased military traffic can be expected on major highways in Northern and Central Ontario on August 27, 2024. Canadian Army Reserve personnel and vehicles from across 4th Canadian Division (4 Cdn Div) will conduct convoy operations as they travel to and from Exercise STALWART GUARDIAN, a major annual Canadian Army …
The remains of one person have been located in Friday’s early morning residential fire. On August 23, 2024, around 5:15 a.m., officers from the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and members of the Bonnechere Valley Fire Department responded to a fully engulfed residential fire on John Street …
Police release photo of suspect (Above) The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in the robbery that occurred in the City of Pembroke. On August 8, 2024, at approximately 3:40 a.m., police responded to a …
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been confirmed in the Town of Arnprior. Every year, the Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) monitors West Nile virus activity through 14 mosquito traps across Renfrew County and District. Mosquitoes from the traps are collected weekly and tested for West Nile virus …
More than 2X speed limit results in charge The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding motorists that aggressive driving is dangerous and is a leading factor in fatal motor vehicle collisions on OPP patrolled roads. On August 4, 2024, just before 9:30 a.m., members of the …
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to offer support to the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, which declared a State of Emergency December 1, 2023, in response to opioid related harms affecting the community and its members. On August 2, 2024, around 3:00 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police …
